Top 7 Scavenger Hunts in the UK

1.Glasgow Ghost Hunt: The Soul That Got Away Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 71 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6Our pick

Follow a smartphone-led mystery through central Glasgow, beginning at Glasgow Central and ending at George Square. Solve clues at the Lighthouse, House of Fraser, Tron Theatre, Merchant City, Buchanan Street, and City Chambers. Plan for about 90 minutes, though breaks and wrong turns can stretch the game longer.

“It was a lot of fun getting to know the city better and solving the quests. I would reccomend! ......................................................................................................”

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2.Little Venice London: Journey Through Lost Memories Quest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6

You’ll follow clues from Warwick Avenue through Little Venice to Sheldon Square, solving puzzles and learning about Regent’s Canal along the way. Questo’s self-guided game lasts about 1 to 1.5 hours, works offline, and lets you pause or continue another day. There is no physical guide or boat ride.

“Amazing walk around a part of London I had no idea even existed!! Well put together, easy to follow and loved having to solve the clues. I'll definitely do more of these. Highly recommended.”

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3.Ghosts of Edinburgh: Bloody Past Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $7

Use your phone to guide a private, self-paced Edinburgh mystery game from The Mound through castle views, St Giles’, Mary King’s Close, Greyfriars, and historic college buildings. Solve location-based clues, pause whenever you like, and play without entering paid attractions or needing mobile data.

“It was interesting to find some things that we wouldn't necessarily have found. Some of the clues were too tricky to decipher.”

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4.Scholars & Secrets of Cambridge: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · from $8

Follow a secret-society story from the Corpus Clock through Cambridge’s famous colleges. GPS clues, riddles, and offline play let you explore at your own speed, pause when needed, and keep the experience private for your group. Plan on 1 to 2 hours outdoors.

“Fun but some of the clues aren’t there such as a statue was missing and many places shut due to COVID 😔 so some of the places like Kings College and other grounds could only be viewed from outside.”

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5.GRAILTRAIL: Quest for the Holy Grail (Self-Guided Adventure Walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13Top rated

Follow a 5km self-guided mystery trail from Paternoster Square through London’s sacred stories, Templar legends, alleyways, chapels, and symbols. Use Telegram on your phone, solve visual clues at your own pace, and finish around Covent Garden. Play in 11 languages for about two hours.

“Great hunt showing some of the oldest parts of London that as a local even if never spotted before! Questions are easy but was great for a family of 4 with 2 teens for a bit of fun. A lot of pubs on the way too if you don’t have kids with you 😁”

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6.London’s Crown Secret: Self-Guided Royal Puzzle Quest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $6

Follow a self-guided royal mystery through central London using the Questo app. Solve clues at 12 stops, including Westminster Abbey, Horse Guards Parade, St James’s Palace, and Buckingham Palace. You set the pace, but attraction entry and a live guide are not included.

“Not being able to start the experiment as the map pin was in an inaccessible location! Wouldn't load onto more than one phone.”

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7.London (Covent Garden) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13

Use the Explorial app to guide your private group around Covent Garden. Solve questions at Cecil Court, Trafalgar Square, Cleopatra’s Needle, and other stops, then earn points with creative photo tasks. Allow about two hours, though you can pause and continue at your own pace.

“I arrived late and was only able to do 60% of the hunt. But it was still one of my favorite things to do while I was in London. The questions were great and make you take a closer look. LOVED IT!!”

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